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Academic 31/40

Culture 28/30

Environment 7/20

Special 8/10

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1 EXCEPTIONAL Big Ten school spirit with sold-out football games, Iowa Wave tradition, and campus-wide pride - exactly what student wants
2 Outstanding business/marketing programs with 90%+ internship rates and 94% job placement within 6 months of graduation
3 Very active social scene and weekend campus life - definitively NOT a commuter school with 88% retention rate
4 Division I Dance Team with legitimate walk-on tryout opportunities and high campus visibility
5 Strong programs across ALL five academic interests (business, marketing, psychology, pre-law, pre-PT) with dedicated support centers
6 Excellent applied learning through Marketing Institute real client projects, case competitions, and consulting opportunities

1 CRITICAL MISMATCH: Large introductory classes (100-300 students) conflict with need for 'teacher support and smaller classes' - won't get small classes until junior/senior year
2 WEATHER CONCERN: Only 200 sunny days with cold, gray winters is problematic for student who 'loves sunshine' - potential for seasonal mood impacts
3 LOCATION MISMATCH: Iowa City is 3.5-4 hours from Chicago, not the 'urban or near city' environment desired - more geographically isolated
4 Significant bar/drinking culture (though alternatives exist) - student should assess comfort level
5 Out-of-state cost of ~$45,000 annually (tuition + room/board) - financial consideration if not in-state
6 Dance team tryouts are competitive - walk-on possible but not guaranteed despite opportunity